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Bissell, Wilson Shannon, 1847-1903

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Letter from William Shadrack Shallenberger to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Shadrack Shallenberger to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger answers an inquiry from President Roosevelt about details given by Representative Victor Murdock in a speech to Congress. The issue is the average amount of mail carried by the railroads, which influences the amount the government pays to the railroad companies. Shallenberger describes the way in which the mail ought to be measured, provides a history of the issue and related developments, and notes that this issue has been previously examined by many lawyers. After presenting evidence for his argument, Shallenberger concludes that Murdock’s statement was incorrect.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-27

Address of Secretary Cortelyou at the banquet tendered him by postal officials, Hotel Astor, New York City, Wednesday evening, May 22, 1907

Address of Secretary Cortelyou at the banquet tendered him by postal officials, Hotel Astor, New York City, Wednesday evening, May 22, 1907

Secretary of the Treasury and former Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou delivers a speech in honor of Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer. Cortelyou describes how the post office is improving under Meyer’s supervision. Cortelyou mentions that the postmasters are being treated by their supervisors as equals and are building morale among the different members of the office. The new policies offer a more meritorious system of promotions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-22